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Landmark Legislation Ensures Comprehensive Hairdresser Training Across the United States

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— 2 min read

The last eight weeks have witnessed a milestone achievement in the history of the beauty industry, as Washington, Vermont, and Maine have signed landmark legislation requiring textured hair education in all cosmetology schools within their respective states. This move joins a growing list of states that have passed similar legislation since 2021, including California, Minnesota, Connecticut, Louisiana, and New York. The new laws address a critical gap in representation for the 65% of Americans with textured hair, who have historically lacked equitable access to professionally trained and licensed stylists.

Key Takeaways:

  • The landmark legislation in Washington, Vermont, and Maine requires textured hair education in all cosmetology schools within their respective states, joining a growing number of states that have passed similar legislation since 2021.
  • The new laws directly address a gap in representation for the 65% of Americans with textured hair who have historically been left out of cosmetology education and so frequently lack equitable access to professionally trained and licensed stylists.
  • The Texture Education Collective (TEC), an alliance of professional hair industry leaders founded by Aveda, DevaCurl, L'Oréal USA, and Neill Corporation, supports the implementation of these new laws and advocates for similar legislation across the nation.
  • The new program offers a broader scope of skills for beauty professionals, enhancing opportunities for career growth and success as they journey through the industry.
  • Representative Melanie Morgan of Washington State, Secretary of State Sarah Copeland-Hanzas of Vermont, and Senator Rachel Talbot Ross of Maine are among the policymakers who championed the bill.
  • The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) celebrates the signing of Washington, Vermont, and Maine's landmark textured hair education bills and continues to advocate for similar legislation across the nation.
  • The PBA supports the Texture Education Collective (TEC) and its efforts to ensure that cosmetology licensing and school programs include all hair types and textures.
  • The new laws have a significant impact on the beauty industry, enhancing the skillsets of professionals and expanding opportunities for career growth and success.
  • L'Oréal USA applauds Washington, Vermont, and Maine for requiring textured hair education in cosmetology licensing, recognizing it as a meaningful step toward enhancing the skillsets of the professional beauty community.
  • The new laws have been gaining momentum across the United States, with Louisiana, Washington, Vermont, and Maine joining the Northeast in passing similar legislation.
  • The Texture Education Collective (TEC) is a founding member of the initiative, which also includes DevaCurl, L'Oréal USA, and Neill Corporation, and supporting partners such as Avalon, Aveda Arts & Sciences Institutes, and Bumble and bumble.

Statistics:

  • The 65% of Americans with textured hair have historically been left out of cosmetology education and lack equitable access to professionally trained and licensed stylists.
  • The new laws join a growing number of states that have passed similar legislation since 2021, including California, Minnesota, Connecticut, Louisiana, and New York.
  • The Texture Education Collective (TEC) supports the implementation of these new laws and advocates for similar legislation across the nation.
  • The PBA supports the Texture Education Collective (TEC) and its efforts to ensure that cosmetology licensing and school programs include all hair types and textures.
  • The new laws have a significant impact on the beauty industry, enhancing the skillsets of professionals and expanding opportunities for career growth and success.
  • L'Oréal USA is committed to sustainable development across its value chain, recognizing the importance of the new laws for the beauty industry.
  • The PBA has over 12,000 members, including manufacturers, distributors, salons, spas, schools, independent practitioners, students, and industry suppliers.

Sources:

  • L'Oréal USA
  • The Professional Beauty Association
  • The Texture Education Collective

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